CHAD CUNNINGHAM – COACH OF PHILIP SMITH WINNER

Chad Cunningham’s student, Hamza Minty, has just won the prestigious Philip Smith Memorial Equitation Championship. This is a huge achievement, not only for the rider, but also for the coach, who must prepare their rider to face the most ‘all-encompassing’ challenge our sport has to offer. HQ Magazine were fortunate enough to catch up with Chad…

BylizzieMay 25, 20250Comments

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LUCA WATSON – EIGHTH PLACE AT THE 2024 FEI CHILDREN’S CLASSIC FINAL

Interview: SASJ Photography: Megan Wright Photography Luca Watson and Ela Vita Kastelic qualified to compete in the FEI Children’s Classic Final 2024 in Mexico. Luca made it through to the Final of the competition in Mexico, achieving an impressive eighth place. SA Showjumping caught up with Luca to get to know him better and learn more about…

BylizzieJanuary 23, 20250Comments

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CSIO ROMA PIAZZA DI SIENA: ELEGANCE AMONGST TRADITION

CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena is recognized as one of the most beautiful horse shows on the international equestrian calendar, staged in the magnificent Villa Borghese gardens in the Italian capital from 25–28 May. The four-day event will showcase intense competition from the best horse and rider combinations on the show jumping circuit, concluding on…

BylizzieMay 23, 20230Comments

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Venue profile: Tops International Arena

A view of the main arena from the VIP area [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he state-of-the-art Tops International Arena, situated in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, was built with the equestrian community and sport top of mind. The venue is the brainchild and vision of Dutch Olympic showjumper Jan Tops. He competed in four consecutive Summer Olympic Games, starting in 1988. Tops initiated…

BylizzieAugust 11, 20170Comments

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Venue profile: Al Shaqab

Al Shaqab is a world class equestrian village which has hosted many top international riders [dropcap]S[/dropcap]ituated in Doha, Qatar, Al Shaqab is a world-class equestrian village and has been pivotal in placing Qatar on the equestrian map. With a state-of-the-art breeding facility, world-class competition and show venue, and multi-discipline equestrian centre, Al Shaqab is an equestrian…

BylizzieAugust 18, 20160Comments

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Importing a horse

It's detrimental to go through a reliable agency when it comes to importing a horse [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to buying a new horse, there are several questions that need to be answered. Is there a specific breed of horse you want? What discipline do you ride in? What level do you want to compete at, if…

BylizzieAugust 2, 20160Comments

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Capital Colnardo’s international success

Now jumping under Audrey Coulter, Capital Colnardo is an international success [dropcap]A[/dropcap]nyone who follows South African showjumping knows the name Capital Colnardo. The striking stallion was excelling here at 1.50m level, right before he was exported back to Europe. Now succeeding at top international level, Nicole shares the story of this exceptional stallion. Early beginnings Capital Colnardo…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20160Comments

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Equine career: furthering your education and qualifications

The Dutch equestrian sport is known for its expertise. Dutch riders, carriage drivers, breeders, trainers and horses are dominating the world stage. Over the years, the Dutch have gained the knowledge and expertise in training, veterinary care, nutrition, breeding and equestrian management to perform successfully at world-class level. How did they get where they are right now?…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20160Comments

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Barry Taylor’s take on SA versus the rest

"I think we've improved immensely and we have some quality young European horses now [dropcap]H[/dropcap]aving represented his country too many times to remember, experienced campaigner and Team Nissan showjumping captain, Barry Taylor, says the equestrian gap between South Africa and the rest of the world is narrowing due to access worldwide to top-quality semen as well…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20160Comments

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Jade Hooke

Jade and A New Era competing at Hickstead. The international show circuit exposes riders to an electrifying atmosphere. [dropcap]J[/dropcap]ade Hooke has been SA’s darling since she claimed her first ‘surprise’ Derby win in 2009 followed by another in 2011. More recently she wowed us by finishing third in the Hickstead Derby and represented the country at…

BylizzieDecember 29, 20150Comments

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